Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to splicing of steel cord rubber conveyor belts typically within the minerals industry. However, it includes all users of steel cord conveyor belts. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the belt splicing process.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
These may include:
AS 3552-1988 Conveyor belting - Guide to splicing steel cord belting
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
manual handling aids
hand winches
portable power generators and vulcanising equipment
knives and other cutting instruments
portable hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences
spanners, wrenches, hammers, etc
power operated hand tools such as drills, cutting disks, sanders
relevant personal protective equipment
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
ragged edges and exposed metal
cord material
dust and debris from the belt and material being transported
hazardous materials arising from the splicing process
manual handling hazards
knife, cutting and grinding disk hazards.
Problems
'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures.
Typical process and product problems may include:
weight of the belting to be moved
variations in materials
contamination of materials
lack of accessibility
equipment malfunctions
tooling problems.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
belt condition
belt location
degree and nature of any damage to belt
weight of the belt
forces acting on the conveyor belt
environmental conditions
tensioning systems
gradient of belt
belt strength rating.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this training package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in PMBPROD265B Operate portable vulcanising equipmentit may be co-assessed with this unit.
This unit may also be co-assessed with MSAOPS363A Organise on site work
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
identify critical materials properties and conveyor operating characteristics in relation to the condition of the belt
plan own work process within organisational procedures and explain the reasons for the steps in the process
take appropriate action to observe equipment, materials and products for out of specification results, make repairs and identify problems to be reported.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
production quality and output standards are met consistently
problems are anticipated from process observations
problems are efficiently resolved
the repair runs consistently and smoothly.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on an industrial belt and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a processing plant, allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a workshop or conveyor manufacturing facility
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to recognise, anticipate and respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.